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I’m looking for Broker recommendations.I passed Real Estate Licensing exam last week in Northern VA. I’m leaning towards EXP because of the flexibility and Covid being the game changer for traditional business models...
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I have been toiling over investing in DST 1031 Exchange vs cashing out by paying capital gains. I have read many DST PPM's and have come to conclusion the Sponsors are the only one that can reliably profit from these ...
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I wanted to ask everyone what you all think my best strategy should be. Current status:Wife and I are employed and rather high-income earners (total household income >1M), but because we are employed, we are getti...
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Like the title mentions, I am a chronic over thinker and know that I could spend the next 2 years learning every possible approach to BRRRR, the details, the risks, etc. I am a pretty resourceful thinker but I cannot...
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Bigger Pockets Community,
Before the COVID-19 crisis, my investing partner and I were analyzing deals for neighborhood strip centers in our home region. What a difference a month (or three) makes. Over the past sev...
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I have a townhouse property that is both a gift and a curse. Bought as a primary residence in 2018, moved out in 2019 due to mental health issues, refinanced at 2020, and now renting it out. Mortgage + escrow included...
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Hello BP,
I have a few questions:
First
I recently acquired my first tenant in a house a hack. Today I opened up a new checking account with my bank, and I either need to have direct deposit setup with a minimum ...
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Hello, Bigger Pockets!!It is with great joy that I announce that my wife, Piper, and I have closed on our first rental property! We bought a 2/1 in OH and have the property management company in place to get it rented...
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Hello BP Fam! Typically not active in the forums but wanted to take an opportunity to reach out for all of your fantastic advice you guys usually give. My wife, brother and I are really looking to scale with our RE in...
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Hey everyone,So I am at a point where I am just really frustrated and honestly a bit burnt out.... and I don't even own a property yet!So, here's my problem.It seems like almost none of the homes I run analyses on wil...